Australia · ACARA Content Descriptions
Year 6 English
This course empowers students to analyze complex texts and craft sophisticated narratives and arguments. Students develop critical thinking skills through the study of diverse literary forms and contemporary digital media.
The Art of the Narrative
Students explore how authors use character development and narrative arcs to explore complex human experiences.
Analyzing how first and third person points of view influence the reader's empathy and understanding of plot events.
Investigating how descriptive language can transform a physical location into a driving force within a story.
Examining the structural techniques used to build suspense and manage pacing in short stories.
Persuasion and Propaganda
Students deconstruct the rhetoric of advertising and political speech to understand how language influences belief.
Identifying the use of ethos, pathos, and logos in contemporary media and historical speeches.
Analyzing how color, framing, and gaze are used in print and digital ads to sell a lifestyle.
Drafting persuasive texts that use evidence and logical sequencing to support a clear contention.
The Poet's Palette
A deep dive into the economy of language through the study of imagery, rhythm, and form in poetry.
Exploring how figurative language creates new meanings by connecting disparate ideas.
Investigating onomatopoeia, alliteration, and assonance as tools for creating mood.
Comparing traditional forms like haiku and sonnets with modern free verse.
Information and Inquiry
Students learn to navigate non-fiction texts, evaluating bias and synthesizing information from multiple sources.
Developing criteria to distinguish between objective reporting and biased commentary.
Learning to combine information from text, charts, and infographics to form a conclusion.
Applying journalistic techniques to write engaging and informative articles on local issues.
The Power of Performance
Exploring drama and oral storytelling to understand how performance adds layers of meaning to a text.
Translating written dialogue and stage directions into physical performance.
Developing vocal clarity, eye contact, and body language to engage an audience.
Practicing the skills of active listening and constructive building on the ideas of others.
Digital Worlds and Multimodal Texts
Analyzing how meaning is constructed in digital environments, from websites to video games.
Understanding how non-linear reading paths in digital spaces change the way we process information.
Analyzing film techniques such as camera angles, lighting, and sound design to interpret cinematic stories.
Discussing the responsibilities of creators and consumers in online communities.